A.J. Brown leaves Week 1 game against Seattle Seahawks with leg injury
14 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown sustained a leg injury during the third quarter of the Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks. The incident occurred during a play, leading trainers to attend to Brown on the field. Although he remained on the ground following the play, he eventually walked off the field under his own power with a noticeable limp. The Patriots have not yet released a formal diagnosis or update regarding his availability for the remainder of the contest. The game remains in progress as the team evaluates his status. Further updates on his condition are expected to follow as the situation develops.
- •A.J. Brown exited the Week 1 game against the Seahawks in the third quarter.
- •The receiver was examined by trainers on the field for a potential leg injury.
- •Brown walked off the field to the sidelines under his own power.
- •The team has not confirmed the severity of the injury.
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"While the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots trade blows in a highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch to begin the 2026 campaign, they’ve also each been dealt a couple of major injuries. After quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out for the Seahawks with a hip injury, three-time All-Pro wide receiver A.
"A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in his New England Patriots debut Wednesday night against Seattle, and the standout receiver was questionable to return. Brown was hurt early in the third quarter on an incomplete pass from Drake Maye. The Patriots acquired Brown in an offseason trade with Philadelphia.
"A.J. Brown suffered an apparent injury during the Patriots' season opener against the Seahawks, leaving his status uncertain after a strong start with Drake Maye.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:36 AM‘Cancel the Season,’ ‘Horrible Start’ — NFL World Reacts As A.J. Brown Suffers Scary Injury in Patriots-Seahawks Week 1 Clash
While the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots trade blows in a highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch to begin the 2026 campaign, they’ve also each been dealt a couple of major injuries. After quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out for the Seahawks with a hip injury, three-time All-Pro wide receiver A.
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Patriots receiver A.J.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:05 AMPatriots WR A.J. Brown leaves field with injury
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